Ventnor Mile and Independence Day Run
- Date Fri 3rd July 2026
- Time 7:00PM EDT
- Location Ventnor City, New Jersey
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 54th Annual Ventnor Mile and Independence Day Run on Friday, July 3, 2026, in beautiful Ventnor City, Atlantic! This exciting event features a fast and scenic 1-mile out-and-back course located entirely on the iconic boardwalk, starting at New Haven Avenue at 7:00 PM, rain or shine. Whether you're an experienced runner or just looking for a fun way to celebrate Independence Day, this race is perfect for all ages and skill levels.
Participants can register online ahead of time for just $20 (children under 11 for $15) until June 14, and $25 (children under 11 for $20) from June 15 up to race day. Don’t miss your chance to grab a guaranteed T-shirt by registering before July 1! After the race, enjoy a lively post-race awards ceremony at approximately 7:45 PM, complete with live music, delicious food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks display to cap off the evening. Mark your calendar for this festive day of fitness and fun!
Participants can register online ahead of time for just $20 (children under 11 for $15) until June 14, and $25 (children under 11 for $20) from June 15 up to race day. Don’t miss your chance to grab a guaranteed T-shirt by registering before July 1! After the race, enjoy a lively post-race awards ceremony at approximately 7:45 PM, complete with live music, delicious food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks display to cap off the evening. Mark your calendar for this festive day of fitness and fun!
Organiser's Description
54TH ANNUAL VENTNOR MILE RUN 2026
FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026 - START TIME: 7:00PM _(RAIN OR SHINE)_
LOCATION: NEW HAVEN AVENUE AND THE BOARDWALK
THE VENTNOR MILE IS A FAST, SCENIC 1-MILE OUT-AND-BACK COURSE ENTIRELY ON THE BOARDWALK..
START LINE: BOARDWALK AT NEW HAVEN AVE. - FINISH LINE: NEW HAVEN AVE. TURNAROUND: MARTINDALE AVE & BOARDWALK.
THIS COURSE IS NOT CERTIFIED WITH USATF: CLICK HERE FOR COURSE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1931743?units=miles]
PRE REGISTERED (THROUGH JUNE 14, 2026)
$20.00 (CHILD PRICE $15.00 UNDER 11)
JUNE 15 - RACE DAY
$25.00 (CHILD PRICE $20.00 UNDER 11)
PLEASE SIGN-UP ONLINE TO PREVENT A BACKLOG ON RACE DAY.
WE WILL HAVE NO PAPER REGISTRATION ON RACE DAY EVERYONE MUST SIGNUP ONLINE.
PACKET PICKUP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION: 5:00PM - 6:45PM
(REGISTRATION INSIDE THE COMMUNITY BUILDING ON NEWPORT AVE BEHIND THE LIBRARY.)
T-SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED TO ALL PRE-REGISTERED RUNNERS WHO REGISTER BY THE END OF THE DAY ON JULY 1, 2026.
ANY REMAINING SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS DURING PACKET PICKUP AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
_(T-SHIRT SIZE: YOUTH LARGE, SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE, XLARGE, XXLARGE)_
PRIZES: TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS:
8 AND UNDER, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-65, 66-75, 76+.
POST-RACE AWARDS CEREMONY AT NEWPORT AVE STAGE APPROX. 7:45 PM (DURING BAND BREAK)
LIVE MUSIC, FOOD TRUCKS, RACE & FIREWORKS!
INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT: 609-823-7950
_SPONSORED BY THE VENTNOR CITY COMMISSIONERS, RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND OCEANFIRST BANK_
FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026 - START TIME: 7:00PM _(RAIN OR SHINE)_
LOCATION: NEW HAVEN AVENUE AND THE BOARDWALK
THE VENTNOR MILE IS A FAST, SCENIC 1-MILE OUT-AND-BACK COURSE ENTIRELY ON THE BOARDWALK..
START LINE: BOARDWALK AT NEW HAVEN AVE. - FINISH LINE: NEW HAVEN AVE. TURNAROUND: MARTINDALE AVE & BOARDWALK.
THIS COURSE IS NOT CERTIFIED WITH USATF: CLICK HERE FOR COURSE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1931743?units=miles]
PRE REGISTERED (THROUGH JUNE 14, 2026)
$20.00 (CHILD PRICE $15.00 UNDER 11)
JUNE 15 - RACE DAY
$25.00 (CHILD PRICE $20.00 UNDER 11)
PLEASE SIGN-UP ONLINE TO PREVENT A BACKLOG ON RACE DAY.
WE WILL HAVE NO PAPER REGISTRATION ON RACE DAY EVERYONE MUST SIGNUP ONLINE.
PACKET PICKUP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION: 5:00PM - 6:45PM
(REGISTRATION INSIDE THE COMMUNITY BUILDING ON NEWPORT AVE BEHIND THE LIBRARY.)
T-SHIRTS ARE GUARANTEED TO ALL PRE-REGISTERED RUNNERS WHO REGISTER BY THE END OF THE DAY ON JULY 1, 2026.
ANY REMAINING SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS DURING PACKET PICKUP AND RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
_(T-SHIRT SIZE: YOUTH LARGE, SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE, XLARGE, XXLARGE)_
PRIZES: TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS:
8 AND UNDER, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-65, 66-75, 76+.
POST-RACE AWARDS CEREMONY AT NEWPORT AVE STAGE APPROX. 7:45 PM (DURING BAND BREAK)
LIVE MUSIC, FOOD TRUCKS, RACE & FIREWORKS!
INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT: 609-823-7950
_SPONSORED BY THE VENTNOR CITY COMMISSIONERS, RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND OCEANFIRST BANK_
Races
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1 Mile Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 3rd July 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$27.50
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